California leaders promise a quick rebuild, but that may put homes at risk of fire again
Reconstructing fire-ravaged neighborhoods in their former image could make residents sitting ducks for future blazes, experts ...
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The Rising Fire Risk in Refuse Trucks: Why Fire Suppression Systems Are Essential
By Chris Conway Refuse trucks are indispensable in waste management, collecting vast quantities of refuse from urban and ...
Abington company that caught fire had toxic ‘ignitable waste’ on site and had past EPA violations
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Fire service leaders hostile and toxic - report
Jon Lacey, Suffolk's chief fire officer, said: "This is a challenging report for any chief fire officer to receive," adding, ...
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After LA, fire crisis reaches Latin America — from Mexico to Argentina
As Los Angeles faced unprecedented fires razing entire neighborhoods in late January, Latin America was not spared either. In ...
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Microgrids and Wildfire Resilience: A Case Study of California Fires
The risk of catastrophic wildfires is increasing. Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation and wind patterns, and ...
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Map shows rising wildfire threat across the U.S.: See if you're affected
an analysis of FEMA data reveals significant fire risks in unexpected areas. USA TODAY analyzed data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to determine how many people live in high-risk ...
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Hurricanes, Heat and Hardship: Counting 2024’s Crop Losses
Updated 2024 crop and rangeland damage estimates highlight the devastating impact of natural disasters on U.S. farm ...
Why improving flight safety is a double-edged sword
The Federal Aviation Administration must be extremely judicious that any additional safety measures implemented do not cause ...
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Mitigating Losses When Disaster Strikes: How Casualty Provisions Help Protect Tenants and Landlords
It has now been just over a month since multiple wildfires erupted throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, bringing ...
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FEMA quietly eases rules meant to protect buildings in flood zones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided to stop enforcing rules designed to prevent flood damage to schools, libraries, fire stations and other public buildings. Experts say the move, whic ...